upmarket

adjective

ˈəp-ˈmär-kət How to pronounce upmarket (audio)
Definition of upmarketnext
as in fashionable
appealing to affluent consumers an upmarket restaurant that is quite pricey but also quite good

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Recent Examples of upmarket The company is also profitable, a financial positioning that gives the founder the freedom to invest in higher quality materials, moving Sézane slightly upmarket, while shifting the editorial styling to feel more sophisticated. — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 Is this an upmarket housewares depot, as all the tableware is for sale? — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Located just 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Bordeaux, the peninsula offers stunning landscapes and sandy beaches as well as oyster-farming villages and upmarket resorts. — ABC News, 24 July 2026 Located 37 miles from Bordeaux, the peninsula normally offers stunning landscapes and sandy beaches as well as oyster-farming villages and upmarket resorts. — Caroline Blumberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for upmarket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upmarket
  1. fashionable
  2. elegant
  3. upscale
  4. exclusive
Adjective
  • The head-to-toe branding made tennis one of the most fashionable sports, taking its influence far beyond the court.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Alongside Kudrow, 63, and Sorvino, 58, as the fashionable BFF duo, other original cast members who are reprising their roles in the sequel, again scripted by Schiff, are Alan Cumming, Janeane Garofalo, Camryn Manheim and Julia Campbell.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of fashionable
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  • Specs AccordionItemContainerButton Upsides AccordionItemContainerButton Downsides Instead of constantly kicking that pile of shoes to the side by your entryway, give them an elegant home with this tilt-out storage cabinet.
    — Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The New York Times recently showcased 41 of the greatest Mexican restaurants across the country, from taco trucks to elegant eateries with tasting menus.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • La Jolla Whether by sea, by air or by upscale shopping street, La Jolla is likely to grab you, especially in fall after the summer tourist legions have retreated.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Turning the park into an upscale golf course will mean costlier fees and a loss of public space, residents worry.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of upscale
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  • In an exclusive interview with CNBC, UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti has warned against investor complacency as geopolitical and economic risks rise.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Jacob Coxon posted a seven-part message on X yesterday – see it below – that racked up nearly 76 million views overnight, a response fueled in part by a Wall Street Journal exclusive interview with the now-former Anthropic employee.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of exclusive

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“Upmarket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upmarket. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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